Interior Designer ll

At New Ground, we believe the right environment can change how people work, connect, and succeed. As a leading design and delivery firm, we partner with financial institutions, healthcare providers, and corporations to turn vision into reality. Our work is powered by clear communication, true collaboration, bold innovation, service-driven thinking, and a commitment to excellence, all centered in our defining core values.

In the role of Interior Designer II, you'll be a key contributor to that mission, helping shape projects, teams, and experiences that truly make a difference.

New Ground International is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in strategy, design, build, and interiors. We also are a Miller Knoll dealer, among other leading furniture lines. We are presently in search of a full-time employee to serve as an Interior Designer II. This Interior Designer II will be an integral part of a talented small team based in our Waterloo office.

The successful candidate will be proficient with design of their own projects  SF) and be ready to assist the team with multiple projects and duties that arise in a small studio environment.

Ideal candidates for this role will excel in collaborative environments, possess prior experience in retail, commercial and workplace interior design, and demonstrate ease in working with colleagues both locally and across our regional offices throughout North America.

GENERAL SKILLS


• Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills

• Well versed knowledge of building codes and accessibility codes

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape or Lumion,

• Experience with Sketchup, CET, InDesign, Pro Core and Blue Beam

• Knowledge of Interior finishes, furniture, codes and construction processes

• Knowledge of retail branded environments, digital marketing and Environmental Graphics

• Strong knowledge of space planning, material selections and colour theory.

• Ability to pivot quickly from task to task

• Ability to manage several projects, of varying size, at once at different stages of development

• Ability to solve problems quickly, take and act on feedback, and collaborate effectively with team members, consultants and clients. Ability to mentor junior team members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


• Review Materials from project programming, client Discovery Sessions and site analysis

• Generate interior design concepts and design finalization

• Act as Project Design Lead while working closely with the overall project team

• Generate and manage development of construction documents as part of the overall team.

• Prepare design packages for budget estimating

• Interface with sales, architecture, engineering, multimedia and construction on projects

• Generate and present concepts, interior finish drawings, furniture drawings and presentation boards to clients with a solid conceptual design aptitude

• Prepare Design Development Packages for turn over to the production department

• Manage Development of construction documents and specifications

• Assist Project Team in construction management with RFI's, ASI's and Addendums

• Assist in preparation of specifications

• Coordinate with MEP and Civil consultants

• Assist in checking shop drawings

• Review project on site.

• Attend project 1st Views, 40% walk through and final punch and prepare appropriate documentation

• Complete projects on schedule and within established budget

• Respond to Project Managers and clients in a timely manner

• Create, review and red-line furniture specifications and installation drawings

• Co-ordinate with the Environments and digital teams to cohesively bring the final vision of the space together.

• Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

EXPECTATIONS


• Strive to raise level of creativity

• Meet deadlines in a timely manner

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be a team player

• Travel on a regular basis – approximately 30 to 40%. New Ground's work is national.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISTIES

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or related field required

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